New Pilot Grant Program: Reentry through the Arts

Reentry through the Arts (RTA) is a new, two-year pilot grant program rooted in the California Arts Council's belief that the arts are a powerful vehicle for positive change in people, communities and society. For this pilot program, RTA grants will support arts programs for people who have been convicted of a criminal offense and have served time in correctional institutions. The proposed grant project must have the arts as a central component of a holistic and integrated approach to reentry that also identifies other community-based support services including but not limited to job skills training, job placement, mental health and wellness, drug treatment, and/or case management. Deadline: May 3, 2017 at 5:00 PM. MORE >>

Request for Proposals: Arts in Corrections Service Providers

The California Arts Council is seeking arts organizations to implement rehabilitative arts programs in California state prisons. Current and new service providers are encouraged to submit proposals. Click here to learn more. RFP Deadline: May 15, 2017 at 5:00 PM. MORE >>

Opportunity: Seeking our next Executive Director

Recruitment for our next Executive Director is underway. The Executive Director of the California Arts Council is responsible for providing statewide leadership in order to meet the CAC's strategic priorities. The candidate hired will bring creativity, collaboration, vision, and the ability to grow astute political skills to navigate the complexity of the arts community in California. Application Deadline: April 21, 2017 MORE >>

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